About Rapidtrade
Building the future of intelligent trading
Founded in 2021, Rapidtrade is a regulated financial technology company headquartered in New York City, dedicated to democratizing access to sophisticated trading tools through artificial intelligence.
Our Story
Rapidtrade was born from a simple observation: institutional traders had access to powerful AI-driven tools and strategies that retail investors could only dream of. Our founders—veterans from Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and Google DeepMind—set out to change that.
In March 2021, we launched our beta platform with 500 early adopters. Within six months, our AI signal accuracy rate exceeded 72%, attracting attention from leading venture capital firms. By Q4 2021, we had secured $18M in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.
In 2022, we expanded beyond crypto to include equities trading, partnering with Alpaca Securities LLC for commission-free stock execution. Our copy trading feature launched in September 2022, allowing users to mirror the strategies of verified professional traders.
Today, Rapidtrade serves over 150,000 active users across 12 countries, processing more than $2.4 billion in trading volume annually. We remain committed to our founding mission: making sophisticated trading accessible to everyone.
Mission
To democratize access to institutional-grade trading technology, empowering individuals to make informed investment decisions through AI-powered insights and professional-grade tools.
Vision
A world where every investor, regardless of experience or capital, has equal access to the tools and intelligence needed to build lasting wealth.
Values
Transparency, security, and user empowerment guide every decision we make. We believe in earning trust through action, not promises.
Leadership Team
Marcus Chen
Chief Executive Officer
Former VP, Goldman Sachs Digital Assets
Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Chief Technology Officer
Former Research Scientist, Google DeepMind
James Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
Former Director, Citadel Securities
Regulatory Standing
Rapidtrade operates under strict regulatory frameworks to ensure the safety and security of our users' assets.
SEC Registered
Registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer through our partnership with Alpaca Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC).
FinCEN Licensed
Licensed as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. MSB Registration Number: 31000212458936.
State Licenses
Holds Money Transmitter Licenses in 48 U.S. states and territories, enabling compliant operations across the nation.
International Compliance
VASP registered in the European Union under MiCA regulations. Member of the UK FCA regulatory sandbox for innovative financial services.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Independently audited and certified for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls.
SIPC Protection
Securities held through Alpaca Securities are protected by SIPC up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for cash claims).
Backed By
We're proud to be supported by world-class investors who share our vision.
Headquarters
New York (Global HQ)
Rapidtrade Inc.
One World Trade Center, 85th Floor
New York, NY 10007
United States
General Inquiries
contact@rapidtrade.org
London (EU Operations)
Rapidtrade Ltd.
22 Bishopsgate, 14th Floor
London, EC2N 4BQ
United Kingdom
Press Inquiries
press@rapidtrade.org